Kelburne Estate

“Memorably romantic spot with gorgeous views and great food”

Our one‑bedroom bungalow at Kelburne offered a spectacular view that stretched for miles, and it was so quiet that the only sounds were birds and wildlife. The bed was very comfortable, and the service and food were outstanding – breakfast was great, especially the hoppers, and both evening meals were excellent. On the second day I suggested a few vegetables we liked, and the chef managed to get nearly all of them, creating an abundance of choices for the second night. We didn’t do much else besides a short walk into Haputale through the tea fields (partly to get gin and tonic and limes, since Kelburne doesn’t serve alcohol). The main pleasure came from hanging out on our private terrace, enjoying the view, landscape, wildlife, and gorgeous sunsets – it felt very private, peaceful, and romantic. The only issues were a few power cuts while we were there and a broken shower on the second day, so we were invited to shower in a nearby bungalow, but none of that affected our enjoyment of this magical place.

Lucy·Vor 2 Wochen

“Enjoyable. A good experience.”

The location, views, calmness, food, gardens, and staff were all excellent, though the cottage’s long‑term maintenance could use some attention.

Rahal·Vor 3 Wochen

The old‑world tea plantation is set high with fantastic views; the staff were very friendly and made us feel at home, and the food was excellent – we loved it.

Kay·Vor einem Monat

“An authentic experience of the old world glamour”

The view is stunning and keeps changing with the drifting mist, never getting dull. The preserved old‑world charm makes you feel the original owners’ experience from nearly a century ago.

Daminda·Vor einem Monat

The location and the vistas are simply amazing, and for nature lovers the estate’s gardens host a wide variety of birds. The staff are very kind and eager to help, and the food is excellent.

Richard·Vor einem Monat